Weekend Regulation Officer (Patrol, Animal handling and Parking)
Community Environment and Lifestyle - Environmental Health and Regulation | Policy/Planning/Research
* Permanent PartTime position, working Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
* LGO3($38.09 - $41.12 per hour + superannuation)based on skills, qualifications and experience.
* Experience inanimal handling skills, behaviour and management.
Why ChooseUs
Townsville CityCouncil is the largest local government authority in NorthernAustralia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsvillethrough driving economic diversity and generating an enrichinglifestyle.
Our organisationprovides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of communityassets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants,bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities,sporting venues and more.
We contribute to anactive lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events,providing recreational facilities, protecting the naturalenvironment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physicallyhealthy city.
We are drivingeconomic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growinga city for this and future generations by building a vibrant,sustainable and innovative city.
Council'svision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven andinnovation focused city while continuing to deliver serviceexcellence and to be led by our community to create an excitingtoday and future.
OurVision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyleand nature.
OurPurpose: Grow Townsville
OurValues: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value,Enjoyment
About theRole
Thisrole plays a vital part in ensuring public safety across Townsvilleby patrolling open spaces, parks, rivers, gardens, and streets tomonitor compliance with local and state legislation. It providessupport for the weekend Officer in the delivery of communitysafety, patrolling streets, pathways, parks, rivers, and otherCouncil-managed open spaces to ensure the safety of the communityaccessing these locations. You will assist with animal managementand take appropriate enforcement action where required, includingparking and local law breaches.
The role ishighly visible in public areas and helps deter misuse of Councilspaces. Experience in animal handling, behaviour, and managementis essential, as the position regularly responds toanimal-related incidents. A proactive, community-focusedapproach and the ability to work independently are key tosuccess in this position.
AboutYou
Ourideal applicant is a confident communicator with strong listening,negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, capable of handlingchallenging situations with empathy and professionalism.Well-developed investigative abilities are essential, including thecapacity to gather and present evidence to support enforcement andprosecution under local laws and environmental health legislation.The role involves responding to animal-related incidents, sodemonstrated skills in animal handling, behaviour, and managementare required. Advanced interpersonal skills are also critical, withthe ability to engage the public in a calm, authoritative, andrespectful manner—particularly during disputes orconfrontational situations—while upholding community trustand safety.
How toApply
Yourapplication can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Pleaseinclude a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how yourskills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achievesuccess in this role. We also will require your resume and attachedcopies of any licences and qualifications as per the keyrequirements of the role.
For furtherinformation review the PositionDescription.
ClosingDate: 11.45pm, Monday 21st July 2025
What We Offer
* 17.5% annualleave loading
* Up to 5 weeksannual leave
* Up to 3 weeksPersonal/Carers Leave
* 14 weeks paidParental Leave
* Domestic andFamily Violence Leave
* Up to *13.5%Superannuation employer contribution for contributingmembers
* SalarySacrifice opportunities
* Learning andDevelopment opportunities
* FitnessPassport program offering discounted membership to selectedgym, pool, and yoga facilities
* EmployeeLoyalty Program offering discounts at selected localbusinesses
* EmployeeAssistance Program
* The Councilcontribution to employees' superannuation for contributingemployees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earningssubject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of theirordinary time earnings.
We arecommitted to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diversestyles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, peoplewith disability, and veterans) are encouraged toapply
If you need anyadjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you wouldlike to discuss any accessibility requirements, pleasecontacthr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidentialdiscussion.
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